Massive need-based schemes are being implemented in the region including its vast Barind tract aiming at improving its environment through resisting pollution.
Author: sub Editor
Latest “Mission Impossible” flick cruises to box office gold
“Mission: Impossible — Fallout” topped the weekend box office in North America, outperforming the five earlier editions of the stunt-filled Tom Cruise action franchise, final figures showed Monday.
First biopic of Razzak to be aired on Channel i
Culture Desk Razzak, fondly called ‘Nayak Raj’, made tremendous contributions to Bangla cinema, and won the hearts of millions over the years. The National Award-winning actor has also earned fame as director. He lived an illustrious life like a real…
Bangla Academy launches online library
Bangla Academy has introduced online library with the slogan ‘Sobar Jonnyo Gyean’ (knowledge for all) aiming at facilitating the readers of reading one lakh pages of different rare books through online.
Japan human trial tests iPS cell treatment for Parkinson’s
Japanese researchers on Monday announced the first human trial using a kind of stem cell to treat Parkinson’s disease, building on earlier animal trials.
Emraan Hashmi becomes the face of Netflix’s Bard of Blood
Netflix today announced the lead actor for its upcoming original series, Bard of Blood. Emraan Hashmi is all set to star in the show that is based on the book of the same name by Bilal Siddiqi.
Elton John launches tirade against Brexit
Sir Elton John has sounded off about the ongoing painful Brexit negotiations, saying that the Leave campaign made “completely ridiculous” promises and that voters didn’t know what they were getting.
Irrfan Khan is a fighter” – Mithila Palkar
Earlier this year, Hindi cinema fans woke up to the unfortunate news of Irrfan Khan suffering from neuroendocrine tumour. The actor is currently undergoing treatment for the same in London.
National Fisheries Week ends in Gaibandha
The National Fisheries Week-2018 ended in the district yesterday with a call to boost production of fishes including indigenous ones to meet the demand of nutrition and create employment.
Apple and Amazon lead the pack to $1 trillion market value
For a long time, Apple appeared to be flying solo to a $1 trillion market value, but Amazon is right at its heels –– and experts have no fears of a tech bubble.
Shraddha accepts heartbreak is very painful
Entertainment Desk Shraddha has often been linked with her co-stars, which is something every actress faces. Post ‘Aashiqui 2’ success, her named was taken in the same breath as Aditya Roy Kapur’s.
3 foreign films hit cinemas
Entertainment Desk Shakib Khan-starrer Tollywood film ‘Bhaijan Elo Re’ and two Hollywood films hit cinemas across the country on Friday.
Apu Biswas inaugurates SS Music Club
Culture Desk Dhallywood superstar Apu Biswas inaugurated a new Bangladeshi music production company titled SS Music Club at a grand ceremony in a restaurant in Dhaka on Friday.
Ranbir Kapoor film all set to overtake Tiger Zinda Hai,PK
Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju is about to complete a month and the film is still taking home loads of money. Even as new releases have buffeted this Ranbir Kapoor starrer, it has remained strong and has broken records after records.
Jayanta Chattopadhyay’s return as elocutionist
Culture Desk Jayanta Chattopadhyay is known as an actor. But he is also a prolific elocutionist. He has came in the another old form.
Picnic bus crash kills 33 in India’s Maharashtra
A bus on its way to a hill station fell into a gorge in Raigad district of Maharashtra Saturday, killing 33 passengers, senior officials said.
Roman rooftops all abuzz for air pollution study
Italian beekeepers are spreading their wings into the study of pollution in Rome, working with the country’s carabinieri military police to learn more about the state of the air in the Eternal City.
Harvesting of jute gets momentum in Narsingdi
Harvesting of jute plants get momentum in all the six upazilas of the district following adequate rainfall in the recent days.
Bangladesh beat West Indies
News Desk Opener Tamim Iqbal scored another century and Bangladesh successfully defended 301 runs to beat the West Indies by 18 runs and win their one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday.
Vermicomposting gains popularity in Rajshahi
Vermicomposting has started gaining popularity in the region including its vast Barind tract as many farmers are showing interest towards setting up vermi-compost hatchery and farms due to its lucrative outputs.
Life on Mars: Japan astronaut dreams after lake discovery
Astronaut Norishige Kanai came back to earth last month but is still dreaming of space, especially after the discovery of an underground lake brought mankind one step closer to unravelling the mystery of life on Mars.
Vidya learns to play the harmonium for the NTR biopic.
We had earlier reported that Vidya Balan will play Telugu actor-turned-politician Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao’s (NTR) wife, Basavatarakam, in his biopic being directed by Krish.
Sonam is super excited about Fanney Khan
Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao starrer Fanney Khan has created a lot of buzz around it.
Shah Rukh appreciates Assam Police
Shah Rukh Khan and his arms-wide-open signature pose comes to our minds. And now, the Assam Police has used that very pose to create awareness for traffic in the state.
Two killed in overnight ‘crossfire’
News Desk Two people have been killed in alleged crossfire in Comilla and Satkhira early today.
Short film Ghraan to be screened Sunday
Culture Desk Ghraan that won the Best Short Film award at the 41st Bangladesh National Film Awards will be careened at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) in Dhanmondi in the capital Sunday.
10m people in BD infected with hepatitis virus: Survey
Nearly one crore people in the country are infected with hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus, said a study report recently.
Emma Thompson: I grew up with ‘primitive model’ males
Emma Thompson is suddenly feeling her age. The change sweeping Hollywood in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the #MeToo movement has left the British actress and director musing on the “primitive model” males that women of her…
Zahir Raihan’s Shomoyer Proyojon-E returns to stage
Cultural Correspondent “Shomoyer Proyojon-E”, the pivotal short story on Liberation War from the legendary writer Zahir Raihan has returned to stage. The 71st rendition of the drama was held on Thursday. The drama by Theatre Art Unit has for long…
Blood moon’ dazzles skygazers in century’s longest eclipse
The longest “blood moon” eclipse this century was underway Friday, coinciding with Mars’ closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.